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(ModeL) W. O. STIOKLER GATE.

Patented Jan. 24, 1882..

WITNESSES IINHED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WILLIAM O. STICKLEB, OF HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN.

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SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 252,629, dated January 24;, 1882.

Application filed November 2, 1881.

To all whom ztmag concern:

Be it known that I, WILLIAM O. S'rIoKLER, of Hillsdale, in the county of Hillsdale and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Gates; and I do hereby declai ethatthe following is a full,clear, and exact description of the invention, which will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference beinghad t-o theaccompanyingdrawlngs,which form a part of this specification.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved gate. Fig. 2 is a side view. Fig. 3 is a top view, and Fig. 4 is a vertical cross-section.

Corresponding parts in the several figures are denoted by like letters of reference.

This invention relates to that class of gates which are vertically adjustable and capable of a sliding as well asof a Swinging motion; and it consists in certain improvements in the construction of the same, which will be hereinat'ter fully described, and particularly pointed out in the claim.

In the drawings hereto annexed, A represents the main gate-post, to which is hinged a scantling, B, the outer edge of'which is provided with a series of horizontal notches, G O.

D is the gate-panel, which consists of horizontal rails or planks E, connected in the usual manner by vertical-braces F.

G is a crane or hanger, consisting of a horizontal arm, H, secured to a vertical post, I, and a facing, J, and having at its outer end a bracket, K, carrying a friction-roller, L, upon which and a similar roller or pulley, M, journaled between the uprights I J, the gate-panel slides, as shown. A diagonal brace, N, connects the horizontal arm El with the vertical post I. The latter is connected by means of sleeves or bands 0 0 to the hinged scantling B, thus rendering the crane and the gate supported thereby vertically adjustable in rela- (Model) tion to the latter. The said postI is provided with a notch, D, which may be made to register with any one of the notches O in scantling B, thus enabling a pin or key, Q, to be inserted for the purpose of retaining the crane and gate at the desired elevation. One or more of the rails or planks E are made to project at the free or swinging end of the gate. for the purpose of entering notches or recesses R in the end post, S, and thus secure and support the outer end of the gate when closed. By this arrangement the free end of the gate is alsofirmly supported at any elevation to which it may be adjusted.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawings hereto annexed, the operation and'advantages of my improved gate will be readily understood. It is simple, durable, inexpensive, and easily operated. It may be adjusted vertically, so as to swing over snow and other obstructions, or to admit of the passage of hogs, sheep, and other small animals, while horses and cattle are excluded, and it may he slid or swung open, or both, as

circumstances shall require.

Havingthus described my invention, I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent ot" the United States In a gate, the combination, with the hinged scantling B, having recesses or notches O O, of the crane G, one of the vertical posts of which, I, is provided with a notch, P,and connected to said scantling by sleeves or hands O and the pin or key Q, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing a my own I have hereto affixed my signature in presence of witnesses.

WILLIAill OTTOBINE STICKLER. Witnesses:

AMos BARNES, JAMES LUDLAM, HARRY J. BURTIS. 

